Assessor Resource
LMTTX2019B
Undertake carding operations
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
The unit applies to the preparation, operation, monitoring and adjusting of carding machines and equipment used to process fibres. Fibres may be natural or synthetic to be used in woven, knitted, tufted and nonwoven products.
Work is conducted according to defined procedures.
Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.
The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment
standard operating procedures
work instructions
oral, written and visual communication
quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output
housekeeping
tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling
This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising for the safe and efficient use of carding technology. This unit also requires the ability to check the quality of products, identify and communicate inconsistencies or other problems and complete workplace documentation. Self management skills are applied to ensure workplace and quality standards are achieved.
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to undertake carding operations to process fibres for spinning operations or non-woven web forming operations
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